The report seeks approval from Cabinet and Council for the extension of the lease terms presently in place at The World of James Herriot for the purposes of the continued provision of a museum/visitor attraction celebrating the life and times of the veterinary surgeon Alf Wight.

In accepting the recommendations, it is proposed that Cabinet agrees and recommends to Council that the existing lease with The World of James Herriot Ltd is surrendered and a new lease for a 30 year period at a peppercorn is established and suitable covenants are placed in the contract documents to protect the Council’s position as set out in paragraph 5.3 of the report.

The subject of the decision:

The report sought approval from Cabinet and Council for the extension of the lease terms presently in place at The World of James Herriot for the purposes of the continued provision of a museum/visitor attraction celebrating the life and times of the veterinary surgeon Alf Wight.

Alternative options considered:

None.

The reason for the decision:

The continued operation of The World of James Herriot linked directly with the Council’s priorities of Driving Economic Activity and Providing a Special Place to Live.

The Decision:

That Cabinet agrees and recommends to Council that:-

(1)    the existing lease with The World of James Herriot Ltd is surrendered and a new lease for a 30 year period at a peppercorn is established; and

(2)    suitable covenants are placed in the contract documents to protect the Council’s position as set out in paragraph 5.3 of the report.